1939 Leyland TD5 [1635 DD]

2018

Norman Julian
: With this design I had to take the rear wheel arch off sooner then I wanted because the wheel arch panel folds under the arch and the guard goes over the top of it.

Norman Julian 1st Oct
: Can't help feeling a little disappointed with the amount of rust in such a small section so far.
: I had high hopes that I could do small sections like getting the headlights and rear emergency hatch and route number done which I have done over winter and get her on the road for short trips around the Orange area and even have trips out with "Albert", but unfortunately I don't think she is roadworthy.
: There is one section where 4 different supports intersect each other and they are floating in the breeze.
: Well now that this has been discovered I have no choice but to do it properly and not just a passing glance.

Stuart Brown
: Bugger......
: Paul Andreatta
: Like any restoration, its like opening a can of worms, but the end result makes all the heartache worth while.
: Adrian Spencer
: That has not stopped you before Norm.

Norman Julian 3 Oct
: Well I decided to bite the bullet and started actioning things.
: We have here the replacement rear side destination box.
: I also had a go at the panel that goes on the horizontal rear emergency door hinged area.
: I simulated the beading effect with a folding press after I got the initial angles right.
: It will be easier to make this panel using steel.
: Once painted no one would ever know.
: Because of where it is steel is a much tougher option.
: I needed to do this so I can get the back of the bus done and move on.
: Also because I have limited space and don't want too much stuff in my way.

Adrian Spencer
: How are you doing the bending Norm.
: Sending it out to be done, or using in-house tools
: Norman Julian
: The short stuff is being done next door.
: He lets me use his press.
: The longer stuff (over 1.8) is done in town.
: Graeme Knappick
: I’ll take the original side desto.
: box off your hands. ��
: Norman Julian
: OK Steptoe!
: Graeme Knappick
: Norman Julian I’ll give it a clean and stick a desto. in it. ��
: Norman Julian
: I have a theory about you Graeme Knappick!
: I reckon all of these bus parts and panels you are collecting you must be making some sort of uniquely creative diabolical mongrel Frankensteinian 4 wheel thing that carries passengers.
: LOL

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